Hailey Staszkow writes a book on mental health and its importance
Hailey Staszkow, a senior at Mira Costa, is currently in the process of getting her book published on the importance of mental health. […]
Year: 2020
Senior Ashley Stepczyk Trains for a Marathon
Senior Ashley Stepczyk is making the most out of quarantine, as she trains to run in her first marathon. […]
UC schools drop standardized testing requirements due to the COVID-19 test cancellations
The University of California system dropped their SAT and ACT requirement for students applying in the fall of 2020 and 2021 according to a statement released Apr. 1 due to the cancellations of tests during the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Nora Yang Hosts Zoom Yoga Sessions
High school senior and newly certified yoga instructor Nora Yang is using daily, online yoga sessions to encourage relaxation and wellbeing in the Manhattan Beach community. […]
Bloody Violence is taken to a new level in the new Netflix film, “Extraction”
While the battle scenes are exciting, the overall story of Netflix’s “Extraction” is basic and predictable. […]
Senior Grace Watkins named CIF-SS Division 2 Player of the Year
Senior Grace Watkins shot and scored during her final season as a Mustang, landing the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section [CIF-SS] division 2 soccer player of the year award. […]
Senior Mandeville starts petition to keep graduation in-person for class of 2020
Amidst uncertainty about how the 2019-20 school year will close, senior Theron Mandeville started a petition on April 11 to the Manhattan Beach Unified School Board to keep the class of 2020’s graduation in person, rather than online. […]
Lions, Tigers, and Joe Exotic Oh My!
Netflix’s new documentary series “Tiger King” is the most thrilling television to binge during quarantine. The show is packed with audacious characters, revenge plots, and tons of tigers. […]
“Hey Big Boy,” Bert Kreisher Comedy Review
‘Hey Big Boy’ by Bert Kreischer quickly grabs your attention right off the bat with a couple controversial jokes and a unique sense of comedy. […]
Mira Costa Jazz Band creates virtual performances during school closures
The Mira Costa Jazz band has kept their spirits high during the challenging times of COVID-19 with virtual performances available to the entire Costa community. […]